CVE-2022-37706
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.49%
Last modified
CVE-2022-37706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Enlightenment | Enlightenment | < 0.25.4 |
References
- https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cae78cbb169f237862faef123e4abaf63a1f5064Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cc7faeccf77fef8b0ae70e312a21e4cde087e141Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MaherAzzouzi/CVE-2022-37706-LPE-exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cae78cbb169f237862faef123e4abaf63a1f5064Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cc7faeccf77fef8b0ae70e312a21e4cde087e141Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MaherAzzouzi/CVE-2022-37706-LPE-exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37706?
enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.
How severe is CVE-2022-37706?
CVE-2022-37706 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37706?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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